Tag Archives: Rio de Janeiro port revitalization

Low-income housing in Rio de Janeiro’s port area

Afterthought — or opportunity for real dialogue between residents and government officials? Yesterday, Rio’s City Hall held a public hearing, the first of six such meetings scheduled from now until August, to create a Programa de Habitação de Interesse Social … Continue reading

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Urban planning in Rio de Janeiro

Never has Rio been such an object of discussion — but where is it all going? This blogger was recently asked to describe Rio de Janeiro using a spatial approach. It took two tries to succeed. Politics and socioeconomic aspects … Continue reading

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Port revitalization, relocation and housing

Piauí magazine takes on the subjects: a must-read If you’ve ever had a long flight delay or cancellation at an airport gate, you’ve seen the chaos (unless you were comfortably distanced, in the VIP lounge). First they say it’s just … Continue reading

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Best ever, well best in a very long time

[UPDATE, October 2011 – Carnival blocos attracted a record 4.87 million to Rio’s streets, according to Riotur, the municipal tourism agency. This was 83% more than was expected. For Carnival 2012, 476 blocos have applied for a parade permit.] Carnival … Continue reading

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